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The Guardian
08-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Stefan Hoyle obituary
My son, Stefan Hoyle, who has died suddenly aged 33, was a Manchester-based musician who was also a DJ under the name Syd Far-I, specialising in jungle/drum'n'bass, but was also known for sets of older Jamaican reggae. Stefan was born and brought up in Manchester, where I and his mother, Bev Gallier, are both involved in the music scene. I am a musician and Bev works for Factory International/Aviva Studios. Stefan went to primary school in the Longsight and Levershulme areas, where he soaked up the music and culture of his many friends in the Asian, Caribbean and Irish communities, and later to South Chadderton school in the north of the city. This multicultural childhood gave him an appreciation of the lives of others, a worldview that would lead him to befriend many of those who had no hope of help anywhere else. An intuitive and talented musician, Stefan was equally at home deejaying and making music for the underground free party scene as he was teaching classical guitar in a squat setting. In 2013, Stefan joined my band, Dub Sex, as guitarist, playing large venues and festivals such as Kendal Calling, Strummercamp and Festival No 6 in Portmeirion. In 2016, he performed a 15-minute ambient piece, Soundscape One, at the Whitworth Art Gallery in Manchester. He leaves behind an unfinished solo album of jungle/drum'n'bass, which will be completed by his sister, and frequent collaborator, Ellis. To support himself, Stefan worked in construction, IT and restaurants. Running alongside his musical pursuits, he was a member of the Loose Space Collective, which repurposes, without official funding, disused landmark buildings in Manchester such as the former Cornerhouse cinema and the abandoned Hulme Hippodrome theatre, as places to provide help, food, entertainment and a sense of connection to people in need. Stefan worked on the projects as a labourer, acted as a spokesperson and designed leaflets for them. He was a well-known member of Manchester's alternative community. Plans are under way to raise funds to build a sound system in his name, to be based at the Niamos arts centre in Hulme. He is survived by Bev, Ellis and me.
Yahoo
06-08-2025
- Yahoo
Three men arrested after cocaine, cannabis and £6,000 of cash seized
Three men have been arrested after police seized 'significant amounts' of drugs, suspected to be cocaine and cannabis, as well as cash. The men, aged 20, 23 and 60, were arrested following raids in Longsight and Beswick this morning (August 6). They have been arrested on suspicion of possession of class A and class B drugs with the intent to supply and being concerned in the supply of class A drugs. They remain in custody this afternoon, awaiting questioning. It comes after officers from the City of Manchester Central Challenger Team attended addresses at Curzon Avenue in Longsight and Holly Street in Beswick as part of a drug supply investigation. READ MORE: 'I never thought for one minute the fire service could do that to my house' READ MORE: LIVE Police descend on Manchester street after body found in alleyway - latest updates During the raids, officers seized both class A and B drugs as well as a 'significant amount' of cash, estimated to be around £6,000. Sign up to the MEN Court newsletter here Detective Sergeant Mark Graham said: 'As a result of the searches at these addresses significant amounts of class A and class B drugs, suspected to be cocaine and cannabis, were seized. 'We also recovered a significant amount of cash, estimated at around £6,000, and are investigating a suspected class A drug line operating in the Manchester area. 'We urge members of the public to continue supporting us by reporting any information relating to drug offences or associated crime. 'Together, we can make our neighbourhoods safer and free from the harm caused by drugs." --- Day in day out, our reporters in the Manchester Evening News newsroom bring you remarkable stories from all aspects of Mancunian life. However, with the pace of life these days, the frenetic news agenda and social media algorithms, you might not be getting a chance to read it. That's why every week our Features and Perspectives editor Rob Williams brings you Unmissable, highlighting the best of what we do - bringing it to you directly from us. Make sure you don't miss out, and see what else we have to offer, by clicking here and signing up for MEN Daily News. And be sure to join our politics writer Jo Timan every Sunday for his essential commentary on what matters most to you in Greater Manchester each week in our newsletter Due North. You can also sign up for that here. You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here to see everything we offer, including everything from breaking news to Coronation Street. If you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here, and our news desk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you'll be the first to hear about it. And finally, if there is a story you think our journalists should be looking into, we want to hear from you. Email us on newsdesk@ or give us a ring on 0161 211 2920.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Yahoo
Extra police search powers after knife attacks
Police have been granted extra stop-and-search powers in an area of Manchester after two separate assaults in the past 24 hours in which a knife or sharp instrument was used. A 17-year-old boy and 18-year-old man were found with stab wounds in Stockport Road, Longsight, at 17:00 BST on Saturday. They remain in hospital and three men aged 18 were arrested. On Friday, a 24-year-old man with stab wounds went to A&E after an assault on Moss Lane East, Moss Side, at 20:00 BST. No arrests were made. A section 60 order is in place for 24 hours from 18:00 BST on Saturday in the area of Stockport Road, (at the Asda junction), Upper Brook Street, Princess Road, Platt Lane, and Dickenson Road. Det Insp Richard Struttman said: "These incidents have resulted in three male victims being treated in hospital for serious injuries." Extra officers and patrols have been deployed in the area to "provide a high visibility presence and offer community reassurance", Greater Manchester Police said. Extra police powers for Neighbourhood Weekender Greater Manchester Police
BBC News
25-05-2025
- BBC News
Extra Manchester police search powers after knife attacks
Police have been granted extra stop-and-search powers in an area of Manchester after two separate assaults in the past 24 hours in which a knife or sharp instrument was used.A 17-year-old boy and 18-year-old man were found with stab wounds in Stockport Road, Longsight, at 17:00 BST on Saturday. They remain in hospital and three men aged 18 were Friday, a 24-year-old man with stab wounds went to A&E after an assault on Moss Lane East, Moss Side, at 20:00 BST. No arrests were made.A section 60 order is in place for 24 hours from 18:00 BST on Saturday in the area of Stockport Road, (at the Asda junction), Upper Brook Street, Princess Road, Platt Lane, and Dickenson Road. Det Insp Richard Struttman said: "These incidents have resulted in three male victims being treated in hospital for serious injuries."Extra officers and patrols have been deployed in the area to "provide a high visibility presence and offer community reassurance", Greater Manchester Police said.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
Extra stop and search powers in place after two separate stabbings in 24 hours
Extra stop and search powers are in place across parts of Manchester after two separate stabbings took place within 24 hours. Three male victims, aged 17, 18 and 24, are being treated in hospital with 'serious injuries' which are not believed to be life-threatening. It comes after two 'knife-related incidents' which Greater Manchester Police have said took place in Moss Side and Longsight. On Friday (May 23) at around 8pm, police were called to reports of a man aged 24 presenting with stab wounds at A&E following an alleged assault on Moss Lane East in Moss Side. No arrests have been made and the man remains in hospital with 'serious injuries'. READ MORE: Live updates as cordon in place and arrests made after two stabbed READ MORE: Two teenagers seriously injured in Greater Manchester stabbing as three arrested On Saturday (May 24) at around 5pm, police were called to a disturbance on Stockport Road. When emergency services arrived at the scene, they found a man and a boy aged 18 and 17 with stab wounds. An air ambulance landed next to Polygon Avenue in Ardwick. A short while later, a large sheath was handed over to police officers by a member of the public on Lauderdale Crescent. GMP said three men, all aged 18, have been arrested on suspicion of affray and have been taken into custody for questioning. A section 60 authority - which grants officers extended powers to stop and search individuals - is in place in the area of Stockport Road at the Asda junction, Upper Brook street, Princess Road, Platt Lane, and Dickenson Road until 6pm on Sunday (May 25). Extra officers and patrols have been deployed in the area to provide a high visibility presence and offer community reassurance. Detective Inspector Richard Struttman, from GMP's City of Manchester district, said: 'We have authorised a Section 60 where officers will have increased stop and search powers following two incidents in the last 24 hours. 'These incidents have resulted in three male victims being treated in hospital for serious injuries. 'We have arrested three men on suspicion of affray, and they remain in police custody for questioning. 'We will not tolerate anyone causing harm and intimidation in our communities and will ensure that those who participate in this kind of behaviour, will be caught and feel the consequences the law. 'There will be extra officers deployed in the area to offer reassurance to the community. Please feel free to chat with them and let them know your concerns.' Anyone with information should call 101 and quote log 3325 of 23/5/25 regarding the incident on Friday, or quote log 2374 of 24/5/25 regarding the incident this evening. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers, in confidence, on 0800 555 111.
